Andydodge Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Does anyone know whether the clocks used in 40's Mopars are essentially the same, ie , I have a 41 Plymouth and ideally would like to get a clock from a 41 plymouth to put in the dash, but have seen clocks and dashboard pics on the net for later 40's Mopars that do appear to have a rectangular style clock......has anyone had the chance to compare whether they all are the same size?......I have a nice chromed "boring" blockoff plate where the clock should go and am curious about what options I might have.......thanks, andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrambler Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Clocks for the 41 42, and the P-15's, 1946 to early 1949 are in size, pretty close. The 1941 Dash clock, I would say is the hardest to find. It is a slight bit taller than the P-15 clocks, and has a three dimentional look to it. Also, it is two tone gold/tan color with a thin, dark brown minute hand, and a wide red hour hand. The numbers on the face exactly match the numbers on the speedometer. Quite a nice looking time piece if you ask me! The 42 Plymouth clock is the exact same size as the P-15 clock, but has a gold foil background. The P-15 clock is basically black faced with white hands and numbers. At this time, I do have an original 1941 Plymouth clock for sale, along with several 42's and 4 or 5 P-15 clocks. If you are interested in the 41 clock, drop me a line, I would be happy to send photos and price (not cheap). I would post photos of the above here, but can not seem to get them to download to this site. I'm sure that it is something I am doing wrong. If someone would email me their address, I would be happy to forward these photos to them, and have them "post" them in my behalf. Hope that this helps answer your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Any of those 42 or p15 clocks kinda beat up? I have one for my car but the previous owner broke the mounting tab off! Been kinda keeping my eye open for a parts clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrambler Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sorry about the mis-information on the color of the P-15 clock. My old eyes must be failing me again! All five of the P-15 clocks I currently own look to be black under house lights. The brown must be really, really dark! Again, excuse me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrambler Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 All of the P-15 (5) clocks, and the P-14 (2) clocks are cosmetically very, very nice. I wish that I could post a couple of photos! Again, if anyone would like to take on this challenge for me, I would send them several pictures to choose from... I'm not real computer savvy I'm affraid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrambler Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks for the info Norm. I'll attemt to do this later on this evening when I have a bit more time. I will have to shrink my photos to do this, I'm sure. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Ed, since it would not show on the backside of the dash, why couldn't you take a large washer, length of stiff wire, or some other item to lap over the edge of your clock -- secured by the mounting screw. And, the others are correct about differing sizes of old Mopar clocks. The P15 clock is shorter and wider than others, and does not have a number 6 at the bottom.....as the stem goes into it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Here's a D24 clock I got not long ago. For sale if anyone needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furylee2 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Attached is a picture of the 41 Dodge and Plymouth clocks. I was in a yard a couple of years ago, and found a 41 Plymouth 2 door with a P-15 clock in the dash. It had a little filler (you can see it at the top of the clock) piece to make up the difference is size. I had the clock cleaned and installed it in my car (sorry about the dust in the picture). It keeps perfect time. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrambler Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Well, here goes nothing! I am going to attempt to post two photos. One of my P-15 clocks, and one of the 1941 Plymouth clock that are for sale. Since I took the photo of the P-15 clocks, two have been sold, so I only have five. Now lets see if I can get this done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Well, at least you got the pictures on here. That's progress. Did you open them up to their largest size before posting? They will not enlarge. What album do you use to post the pics first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Maxwell Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 ... because each of the five P15 clocks I currently have and all those I've had in the past are definitely black with white numerals. They match the black and white theme of the speedo and gauges. Andy' date='The 40's Mopar clocks are not interchangeable. Especially, Plymouth clocks. If you want a clock, it has to be a Plymouth clock. The Dodge, Chrysler and DeSoto clocks are too tall to fit the Plymouth dash opening. Also, the clocks for Chrysler and DeSoto have different mounting brackets on them, so they are not really interchangeable either. Not sure what that clock on ebay is off of but it's not 42 - 48 Plymouth. As mentioned, early 40's Plymouth has a lighter (goldish color face). P15 clocks are not black, they are dark brown.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 mine is black dial also..think Norm forgeot he had on the rose colored glasses thus the thinking it is brownish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrambler Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 BobT, Hum, not sure if I opened the photos up to the largest size or not. Guess that I was too excited to see if they even showed up at all! Hey, if you need the in a larger format, I could try to re-post at a later time, or, I could send them to you directly. They really are not large (in pixels) photos, just too big for this application. Let me know if you need them. Thanks again all for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Thanks for the offer of additional pics......the ones you posted will do fine. Usually when a thumbnail size is posted, you can click on them and they will become a bit larger. Just takes time and practice. I still don't know a lot of things that can be done. Have figured out a few that seem to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Can anybody kindly id this MoPar clock for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Reg' date='That clock looks like a 50 DeSoto clock. Had one just like it in a box full of 50 DeSoto parts I bought several years ago.[/quote'] Hey thanks Norm ! I just listed it on the Bay. Now.....if it will just sell for 6K I can get the two 49 roadsters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply251350 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 How does one get "ripped" when selling a clock on eBay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Since we're on the subject of clocks - it my younger, stoopider days I bought this clock on the bay - the guy said it was for a 48 Plymouth - it isn't. any ideas? - Okay I can't find the pictures. I will log out and if need be take another one. I still don't have the whole computer thing down yet. Any 6 year old could do it and I can't find a 6 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Found it - let's see if I can get this to work. This is an example of don't buy something if you don't know what you're buying. Does this look familiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrambler Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Looks like 41 Chrysler to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply251350 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Nope 1941-2 DeSoto. See how the mounting tabs are. The Chrysler is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Is it worth anything? Anyone want it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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